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hledger

Robust, fast, cross-platform plain text accounting software written in Haskell.

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LicenseGPL-3.0
GitHub stars3.2k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Plain Text AccountingBalance Sheet GeneratorHaskell FinanceProductivityDouble Entry
Overview

Why consider hledger?

hledger is an open-source, reliable plain text accounting suite written in Haskell by Simon Michael. It reads standard journal files, producing real-time balance sheets, income statements, cash flows, and budget forecasts via CLI, TUI, and local web interfaces.

Guided learning

Learn hledger by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of hledger

hledger generates real-time cash flow and profit-loss statements from plain-text journals.

Quickstart

bash
1# Install via Homebrew, Apt, or Stack
2hledger balance
3hledger-ui
4hledger-web

hledger is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPL-3.0).

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hledger FAQs

hledger is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

hledger is listed under the GPL-3.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

hledger is listed as an alternative to Quicken. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.